The American Ornithological Society Welcomes the 2017 Class of Fellows

At the opening of the annual conference of the American Ornithological Society (AOS) in East Lansing, MI, on 1 August 2017, the Society welcomed 26 new Fellows, each selected by their peers for their outstanding contributions to the field of ornithology and their service to the AOS. In keeping with the AOS’ geographic focus, Fellows are residents or citizens of the Western Hemisphere, and represent the most eminent members of the global ornithology community.

New Fellows are nominated each year by current Fellows or by AOS’ nominations committee, and are confirmed through a vote of the current Fellows at the annual meeting. “Scientists are typically so busy doing science that we sometimes fail to celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues,” says Steve Beissinger, President of the AOS. “It is our tradition, and responsibility, to formally recognize Fellows of the AOS. These are ornithologists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of scientific understanding of birds and to the promotion of a rigorous scientific basis for the conservation of birds.”